Channel Islands Castles & Palaces, Peaceful + People Pictures

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Based in granite warehouses overlooking St. Helier Marina, this museum brings legends and stories of the sea to life with colorful and fun exhibits.

Weaving together the story of Jersey, from the island’s first humans and many wars, this extensive museum is adorned with surrealist art and period recreations.

This castle sheltered King Charles II in the English Civil War, before being fortified under German occupation in World War II. 

Delve into the history of agricultural machinery in this engaging Jersey museum, which features vintage farming equipment and steam trains. 

Observe the changing tides, snap photographs of the 16th-century castle rising from an island and pick out your favorite boats in the harbor by this beach.

Take kayaks and inflatables out on the water. Then watch the sun set from seafront cafés and restaurants backing onto Jersey’s principal sandy haven. 

Enjoy a fun and varied day out with your family at a Jersey attraction packed with exhilarating activities, from a vast maze to a charming petting zoo. 

Gaze in awe at one of the oldest buildings in the world, a funerary structure from the Neolithic era on the island of Jersey.

Weaving together the story of Jersey, from the island’s first humans and many wars, this extensive museum is adorned with surrealist art and period recreations.

Admire some of the best ocean views on Jersey from the vantage point of dramatic 14th-century ruins set on a scenic and remote stretch of headland. 

Guernsey’s delightful, colorful capital holds a wealth of attractions, including castles, gardens and galleries, from different eras of the island’s history.  

Breathtaking countryside, beaches, centuries-old castles and a distinct cuisine make this one of the most appealing destinations of the British Channel Islands. 

Climb the ramparts of Gorey’s beautifully preserved medieval castle to uncover its many secrets and to see its numerous engaging exhibitions.

Escape to the scenic destination of Guernsey, a compact island that packs in medieval castles, Victorian homes, clifftop walks and stunning beaches.

Climb the ramparts of Gorey’s beautifully preserved medieval castle to uncover its many secrets and to see its numerous engaging exhibitions.

Weaving together the story of Jersey, from the island’s first humans and many wars, this extensive museum is adorned with surrealist art and period recreations.

Unwind on a beach that is naturally sheltered from the elements by dramatic cliffs and a natural bay, making it an ideal destination for a day by the sea.

Take kayaks and inflatables out on the water. Then watch the sun set from seafront cafés and restaurants backing onto Jersey’s principal sandy haven. 

Breathtaking countryside, beaches, centuries-old castles and a distinct cuisine make this one of the most appealing destinations of the British Channel Islands. 

Take kayaks and inflatables out on the water. Then watch the sun set from seafront cafés and restaurants backing onto Jersey’s principal sandy haven. 

Breathtaking countryside, beaches, centuries-old castles and a distinct cuisine make this one of the most appealing destinations of the British Channel Islands. 

Military structures built on cliffs to fend off Napoleonic invasions straddle this sandy bay and the surviving barracks and shooting ranges.

The largest of the Channel Islands and the capital of Jersey is a busy port town home to museums, forts, markets and beaches.

Bright flowers, traditional stalls and a fountain full of goldfish create a lasting impression on visitors to this thriving market that began in the 1880s.